The leukemias

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2008 Nov;20(4):597-608. doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2008.06.011.

Abstract

This article reviews the major leukemia disorders, discussing their definitions, incidence, manifestations, and general treatment and prognosis, with additional description of oral findings common among or particular to the disorders. It reviews management of the most frequent oral manifestations of leukemia and the cautions required to provide oral and maxillofacial surgical services to patients who have leukemia.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dental Care for Chronically Ill*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia / classification*
  • Leukemia / complications
  • Leukemia / pathology
  • Leukemia / therapy
  • Leukemic Infiltration / pathology*
  • Mouth / pathology*
  • Mouth Diseases / etiology
  • Mouth Diseases / pathology*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / etiology
  • Mouth Neoplasms / pathology